Seattle: Belgium ended hosts United States' FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle to reach the quarter-finals, where they will face Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice before substitutes Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku sealed the win. Malik Tillman netted the lone goal for the United States.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Belgium extended its winning streak over the U.S. to seven consecutive matches, while Lukaku became the first Belgian to score three or more goals in multiple World Cups (2018 and 2026).
Earlier, Spain eliminated Portugal 1-0 in Arlington thanks to a stoppage-time winner from substitute Mikel Merino. The defeat could mark the final international appearance of Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Spain and Belgium will meet in the quarter-finals on Friday in Inglewood, California.